Domain Name Com's Arcanum: of Steamworks & Magick Obscura

Arcanum: of Steamworks & Magick Obscura

Domain Name Com's - : Arcanum: of Steamworks & Magick Obscura

- My very favorite game of all time
And I play a significant number of games. Arcanum's got charm to spare, and a great leveling-up system. The combat system is...not the best, but it's more than made up for by everything else.

Rating:

- Adventure For The Ages!
Pros
Engrossing atmosphere, beautiful soundtrack, intuitive controls, great story and side-quests, just a great game.

Cons
Difficulty at some points, dated (but beautiful) graphics, on-line play, a few bugs.

The Bottom Line
It is my personal opinion that Arcanum is one of (if not THE) greatest RPG adventures of all-time. I recommend this game to any and all RPG fans.

Arcanum, by the now-defunct Troika Games (Fallout, Greyhawk: TToEE, Vampire: TmB) is by far my favorite computer role-playing experience of all time. I first played the unfinished demo version of Arcanum obtained from a Computer Gaming World demo disk, and was quickly drawn into the world of Shrouded Hills (the first town you encounter, filled with all types of characters from traders to thieves). I found the controls rather intuitive and the story quite engrossing. The NPC interaction was beautifully scripted (if not a little buggy in afterthought) and each character had their own uniqueness (who can forget the likes of Doc Roberts or the tormented soul of Charles Bregho? I won't get into specifics, as it may give away integral plot-lines). I only bought the game later in the year (some while after it's release) and found the game as whole to be the most satisfying computer gaming experience I have ever had. Filled with adventure, intrigue, mystery, suspense and surprises, Arcanum rarely failed to keep me on the edge of my seat. I still feel this way about Arcanum, and the game never fails to give me a thrill every time I replay it (and re-buy it, due to damaged disks - I'm bad that way).

The point-and-click gameplay is simple, and combat is a sinch for Diablo and Baldur's Gate type players alike. Just clicking on something you wanted to pick up, or click on someone to immediately talk or attack. Spells and skills (such as your magickal skills or technological abilities) are easily accessed on the main interface through shortcuts as well. The main storyline as well as numerous (that's an understatement) side-quests will keep your attention all the way through the game. The character creation and customization is another of Arcanums shining spots. You can literally create any character your mind can imagine - from Half-Orc Air Elementalists to Human Pirates and Dwarven Shotgun-wielding Necromancers.

I personally have nothing bad to say about this game except for the difficulty. At times it can be more challenging than needs be, but this is easily overcome with some extra leveling/questing. I never found the soundtrack to be repetitive or boring as some have suggested. In my opinion it is a beautifully composed orchestral symphony which adds multitudes to the atmosphere of Arcanum. The graphics, though isometric (almost top-down) and 2-D pixel-based and considered to be very dated, draw you into the world. The effects used, such as spells, explosions, etc. are done very well and look convincing. Every item and person seems to have been given care during the creation of the game, made apparent by the wide variety and beauty of in-game weapons, armor, gems and even necklaces. I highly suggest this game for ANY RPG/CRPG fan (especially those of games like Diablo, Baldurs Gate, Fallout, Morrowind, etc). This is a rare gem that every RPG fan should not go without even trying.

The demo version is still available online (though most likely not for much longer) at [...]for your playing pleasure. The world of Arcanum has absorbed me, let it take you away as well.

Recommended:
Yes

Rating:

- Good rpg similar to Baldur's Gate 2
Arcane it is indeed with plenty of depth and a nice original setting. Have to say it's slightly flawed by not quite perfect design and balance (e.g. guns aren't much use) but overall it's a still great game. I was obsessed with it for quite a while, and the world it's set in is created in exceptional and original detail (lore). Loved bits like having combat gear and city gear and the many ways to go about quests and such, similar to Fallout by the same team. Some things were wrong but quite funny like the way the other guys in your party would suddenly attack you like mad dogs if you inadvertently caused them any damage or the way they would pick up things you dropped like newspapers (just put them in the bin). None of these were major flaws though. I also loved the way different traders would act differently and the gaining of blessing of as many gods as possible based on an arcane understanding of them. Overall a great game, if a little dated now.

Rating:

- One of my favorite RPGs
I love Arcanum's depth. The story line is complex and open enough that you can roam about without killing the storyline (most of the time). The music and setting is a welcome change. The charcter backgrounds help round out characters nicely. Magic characters are a lot easier to use than tech characters; they sure have a lot less stuff to carry. The tech tree is a bit difficult to get used to. The Arcanum Guide is definately worth buying. It can be a bit awkward to pick items up at times, and it's possible to drop something important, and not realize you lost it until much later (when it is too late to recover the item). Arcanum is a "save often" game. I would love to see a follow on game using an engine similar to that of Neverwinter Nights. And I would like to have a lot more female races available. Overall, Arcanum is hours of fun. I've had the game for years, and still enjoy playing.

Rating:

- Different game, lots of fun
This game is pretty different from any other RPG out there, and that makes this game quite a bit of fun. I played this game over 4 times--great replayability.

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